Justice Anita Earls on President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Durham, NC – After she attended President Trump’s State of the Union address last night as Congresswoman Deborah Ross’ guest, Justice Anita Earls released the following statement: 

“Democracy demands that we show up, even when we don’t agree, to listen and work together toward a common goal: the betterment of we the people. This was at the forefront of my mind as I attended the State of the Union address last night. 

In reflecting upon President Trump’s address, it is clear - now more than ever - that our state courts are fundamental in the protection of our constitutional rights and freedoms, especially the right to cast a vote and have it count. Particularly as we see such blatant threats to the separation of powers on the federal level, our state courts must remain a place where the Constitution is upheld and the rule of law is protected.”

Justice Anita Earls is the Senior Associate Justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court. Prior to taking office in 2019, she spent over 30 years as a civil rights attorney, specializing in voting rights, school desegregation, and employment discrimination matters. Throughout her career, she has championed government transparency, held large corporations accountable, fought for fair elections, and advocated for those who have been harmed. She lives in Durham with her husband, and she has two sons and three grandchildren.

For more information, visit earls4justice.com